FSA Escalates Action Over Unlicensed Crypto Services
The Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (FSA) says it has identified MX Global Ltd as the entity operating the MEXC cryptocurrency exchange platform without a licence. This is under the…
Seychelles travellers limited to 15-day visa-free stay in Thailand
Travellers from Seychelles will now receive 15 days of visa-free entry to Thailand under new immigration measures. The Cabinet of the Royal Thai Government approved the changes on Tuesday, 19…
President announces senior appointments
The Office of the President announced several senior appointments on Friday 22 May. Three appointed Deputy Police Commissioners Mr Ned Wirtz, Mr Ron Bonnelame and Dr Jemmy Bouzin were appointed…
Speaker Ernesta faces first Assembly protest as opposition absence halts session
Speaker Azarel Ernesta faced her first protest in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Opposition members challenged her ruling on time limits for supplementary questions during a Private Notice Question (PNQ).…
Former LDS activist turned United Seychelles campaigner linked to senior tourism post
Political activist and podcaster Vesna Rakic is linked to the Seychelles Tourism Board CEO role after announcing her departure from politics in a social media post. Rakic did not directly…
SPTC Corruption Investigation Ongoing as Minister Awaits Police Update
Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation Veronique Laporte has confirmed an investigation into alleged employment corruption at the Seychelles Public Transport Company (SPTC). The matter was raised during question…
Seychelles-born athlete targets future in US sports
A 15-year-old athlete with Seychellois roots, Caleb Jordan Hill, says he hopes to use athletics as a pathway to higher education and professional sport in the United States. Hill, who…
Catamaran Drifts Into Rock Armoured Shoreline Near St Anne Island in Seychelles
A catamaran identified as The Hygge of Denmark drifted into the rock armoured shoreline near St Anne Island on Sunday afternoon. This is according to information gathered at the scene.…
Cabinet approves legal reform and judiciary digitalisation plans
President Patrick Herminie chaired a scheduled Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 13 May. During this meeting, several legal and policy memoranda were approved. Cabinet approved the Seychelles Law Commission’s Work Programme…
Seychelles government confirms SRC mistakenly included UAE presidential records in data release
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade says SRC inadvertently released UAE import records during a government review linked to the Seychelles Presidency. In a statement issued on Friday,…